Nation Sep 25 5 executions planned this week in the U.S., the most in decades Death row inmates in five separate states are set to be put to death in the span of one week.
Politics Aug 14 What to know about the ruling that bounced RFK Jr. from the New York ballot This week, a judge in New York invalidated Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s petition to put his name on the state ballot, a ruling that could potentially create problems for the candidate as he faces challenges elsewhere.
Politics Jun 27 Oklahoma's top education official orders schools to incorporate Christian Bible into teaching The directive is the latest effort by conservatives to incorporate religion into the classroom. Walters said in the memo that his mandate is compulsory and "immediate and strict compliance is expected."…
Nation Jun 27 Oklahoma executes man on death row convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing 7-year-old girl in 1984 Oklahoma has executed a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 7-year-old girl in 1984.
Nation Jun 12 Oklahoma's Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit from last 2 survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre seeking reparations The Oklahoma Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit of the last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who were seeking reparations.
Nation May 26 Tornadoes and heavy storms across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas leave at least 13 dead Powerful storms killed at least 13 people and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter in a restroom during the latest deadly weather…
Politics May 21 DOJ sues Oklahoma over new state law setting penalties for those living in the U.S. illegally Oklahoma is among several GOP-led states jockeying to push deeper into immigration enforcement as both Republicans and Democrats seize on the issue.
Nation May 08 Severe storms pummel the Midwest, including reported tornadoes that destroyed homes Two reported tornadoes blitzed a Michigan city near Kalamazoo and shredded a FedEx facility.
Nation May 07 Oklahoma town sees second tornado in 5 weeks as deadly storms hit central U.S. The storm prediction center warned of an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms across the Ohio Valley on Tuesday with a possibility of few, potentially strong, tornadoes, hail and severe, damaging winds.
Nation Apr 04 Oklahoma executes man convicted of two homicides in 2002 via lethal injection During a clemency hearing last month, Michael Dewayne Smith expressed his “deepest sorrows” to the victims’ families, but denied he was responsible.